At the midpoint of 2021, momentum for venture capital (VC) transactions in the sector looks set to continue; 561 healthcare-related VC deals have been concluded so far this year, for an aggregate value of $14bn - more than 67% of 2020's level.

According to Preqin data, aggregate deal value almost reached $20bn in 2020 alone.

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